Wildlife Field Technician — 9‑Month Oregon Crew

Student Conservation Association; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Aid/CPR

Health Insurance (Optional)

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association in Junction City, Oregon seeks two Wildlife Biologist Crew Members to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in wildlife surveys and habitat management across Willamette Valley reservoirs.

The 9-month assignment runs February 8, 2027 to November 5, 2027 and focuses on Northwestern pond turtles, Purple Martins, Bald Eagles, grassland birds, and ArcGIS data work. Field duties include nest surveys, data entry, and site monitoring.

Qualifications

• Coursework and degree in biology, zoology, or environmental science
• Leadership skills gained through professional positions, internships, or extra-curricular activities
• Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather with biting insects
• Familiarity with biological concepts and wildlife survey techniques
• Interest in wildlife and conservation
• Willingness and ability to work well independently and as a team in remote areas
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs (day pack/survey gear), hike in remote areas, bend, and kneel for extended time periods
• Ability to navigate by maps, aerial photos, compass, and GPS
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and willingness to bring your personal computer to the office to conduct office work as needed
• Willingness to ride in and work from boats
• Valid driver's license and the ability to report on time to the USACE Fern Ridge Lake office
• Willingness to work a 40-hour work week with shifts ranging from 8-10 hours, depending on surveys
• Knowledge of Northwestern U.S. fauna and/or coursework in wildlife biology and ecology

Responsibilities

• The USACE's mission includes environmental stewardship, which prioritizes inventory, monitoring, and management of sensitive species and their habitats.
• Crew members will conduct surveys and nest box monitoring, and data entry and management.
• Cross training opportunities are seasonally dependent and vary by time of year.
• Northwestern pond turtle nest monitoring, hatchling excavations, and visual encounter surveys
• Purple Martin nest box monitoring and repairs
• Bald Eagle nest surveys
• Grassland bird surveys and songbird box monitoring
• Data entry, file organization, and ArcGIS
• Amphibian egg mass surveys
• ArcGIS support related to wildlife monitoring sites and habitat features
• Native plant surveys and habitat restoration assistance
• Plant nursery propagation and maintenance

Skills

Leadership

Outdoor work

Communication

Detail-oriented

Maps & GIS literacy

Teamwork

Time management

Driving

Education

Biology / Zoology / Environmental Science coursework

Tools

ArcGIS

Field Maps

GPS / maps

Binoculars / spotting scopes

Job description

The Student Conservation Association in Junction City, Oregon seeks two Wildlife Biologist Crew Members to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in wildlife surveys and habitat management across Willamette Valley reservoirs.

The 9-month assignment runs February 8, 2027 to November 5, 2027 and focuses on Northwestern pond turtles, Purple Martins, Bald Eagles, grassland birds, and ArcGIS data work. Field duties include nest surveys, data entry, and site monitoring.